Christine Bhatt

Christine Bhatt investigates the intersection of dietary patterns, gut microbiome composition, and cancer risk and treatment outcomes. Her research has characterized how dietary fiber intake shapes gut microbiome composition and the abundance of microbiota species associated with immunotherapy response in cancer patients. She has evaluated the Mediterranean diet in cancer survivors and analyzed its impact on systemic inflammation, body weight, and cancer recurrence biomarkers. Her translational work on the diet-microbiome-immunity axis informs recommendations for dietary strategies that may optimize immunotherapy efficacy through favorable microbiome modulation.